On CDC estimates, Clinton is healthier than 64% of U.S. towns
Clinton differs from Michigan on 12 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 10 better, 2 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Clinton. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Clinton
Fewer Clinton adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Michigan. 1 in 9 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 6 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Stroke and heart disease are less common in Clinton
Clinton runs below Michigan on four chronic conditions, most of all stroke (2.9% vs 3.7%), heart disease (5.7% vs 7%) and diabetes (9.7% vs 11.9%). A young population is part of it: only 13% of residents are 65 or older (Michigan 19%). Conditions ↓
Written from the CDC, Medicare and HRSA data on this page. CDC PLACES 2025 release: modeled estimates for adults, not counts; “higher” and “lower” mean the Michigan figure falls outside Clinton’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C to A.
What’s behind Clinton’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Clinton is healthier than 64% of U.S. towns. Diabetes holds the grade up (fewer adults with diabetes than 84% of U.S. towns); mental distress pulls it down (better than 30%).
Health estimates follow income closely across the country: towns with higher household incomes usually score higher (a correlation of 0.77 across 21,157 graded towns). Clinton’s median household income is $82,768; among the 10,570 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($62K–$103K), it’s healthier than 67%, about where its income would put it.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
9.6% of Clinton adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Michigan.
Out of every 100 Clinton adults…
Clinton runs below MI on 4 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 13% of Clinton residents are 65 or older, vs 19% across Michigan. Heart disease, COPD and stroke run low partly because the town is young.
Care in and near Clinton
No hospital or community health center in Clinton itself. These are the nearest.
Hospitals: Medicare overall star ratings, 1–5. Community health centers charge on a sliding scale by income. Distances are straight-line from the center of Clinton; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas (a “population” designation covers specific residents, such as those with low incomes).
Everyday habits, side by side with Michigan
Share of adults, with the Michigan figure marked.
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Keeping up with care
Share of Clinton adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Michigan.
How Clinton adults are doing
About the same as Michigan on each measure.
1 in 3 Clinton adults feel lonely. A hello is a start.
Groups are the easiest way in: a walking group, a book club, your street.
If you or someone you know is struggling, call or text 988, the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. It’s free, confidential and open 24/7.
Clinton and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clinton | B | 38.5% | 9.7% | 13.6% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Clinton adults live with a disability (Michigan 31.1%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Clinton
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Clinton is better than Michigan on 10 and worse on 2; on the rest, the Michigan figure falls inside Clinton’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Clinton | MI | U.S. | vs MI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 16.1%13.3–18.8 | 19.4% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 13%11.1–14.8 | 14% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 18.2%15.8–20.7 | 17.6% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 38.5%31.8–45.6 | 36.2% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 9.7%8.2–11.2 | 11.9% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 32.6%28.9–36.7 | 36.7% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 34.7%30.7–38.8 | 35.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 26.3%23.2–29.5 | 29.1% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 11.4%10.1–12.9 | 11.5% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 8.7%7.8–9.7 | 8.9% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.7%5–6.5 | 7% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 6.8%5.6–7.9 | 8.1% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 2.9%2.6–3.3 | 3.7% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 14.2%11.6–17.2 | 10.2% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 13.6%10.7–16.4 | 14.6% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 21.6%17.4–25.7 | 24.9% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 18.5%15.2–21.9 | 15.9% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 35.1%29.8–40.6 | 34.7% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 5.7%4.3–7.6 | 6.9% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 77.4%73.6–80.8 | 80.3% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 71.9%69–74.9 | 68% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 87.1%84.9–89.1 | 87.4% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 74.2%70.8–77.1 | 77.6% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 68.9%64.6–73.2 | 69% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 80.2%73.9–85.7 | 76.9% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 28.6%24.7–32.8 | 25.7% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 31.5%26.6–36.8 | 32.4% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 21.4%18.1–25.2 | 23.1% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 10.7%8.5–13.4 | 15.4% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 9.2%7.5–11.2 | 11.9% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 6.5%5.4–7.8 | 8.7% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 6.5%5.4–7.7 | 8.3% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 9.6%7.5–12 | 14.3% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 28.5%24.2–32.7 | 31.1% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 11.4%9.4–13.3 | 14% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 14%11.9–16.2 | 14.3% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.5%5.6–7.3 | 7.3% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 3.8%3.2–4.3 | 4.9% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7.4%6.3–8.6 | 8.6% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3%2.6–3.5 | 3.8% | 3.8% | Lower |
Each figure is the share of adults 18+ unless the label says otherwise; small numbers after it are CDC’s likely range (95% interval). “About the same” means the Michigan figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in Clinton
Is Clinton a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Clinton is healthier than 64% of U.S. towns: ≈ B for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 67%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Clinton?
CDC estimates 38.5% of adults have obesity, likely between 31.8% and 45.6%, against 36.2% across Michigan and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Clinton?
Promedica Charles and Virginia Hickman Hospital in Adrian, 7.4 miles in a straight line from Clinton’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Clinton have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 5.7% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 4.3–7.6%), against 6.9% across Michigan.
How accurate are these numbers?
They’re modeled estimates: CDC applies national survey answers to each area’s age, sex, race and education mix, so they describe who lives in Clinton more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C to A.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Clinton.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The Michigan figure combines its counties, weighted by adult population. Hospitals and star ratings: Medicare Care Compare (CMS). Health centers and shortage areas: HRSA. The Health Grade is our own summary of CDC’s estimates, not an official rating. Ages: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey. Town boundaries: U.S. Census Bureau. This page isn’t medical advice. In an emergency, call 911.